Nancy Conley

Nancy C. Conley, 72, of Loudine Avenue, Rumford, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, with her loving family by her side at the Hospice House in Auburn.

She was born in Island Falls, Maine, on June 17, 1938, the daughter of William and Helen (Goodall) Irish, and attended schools in Augusta and received her GED in 1994 from Mexico High School.

Nancy had worked in the Rumford Hospital kitchen and as a clerk at Duffy’s. She was a member of the Red Hats and the Ladies Luncheon Group. She enjoyed going for walks with Doris Sweatt and Lucy Buckingham. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was married in Rumford on August 16, 1975, to Thomas “Red” Conley of Rumford, who survives. Other survivors include her daughters Sandra Prince and husband Harold of Hallowell and Florida; Sonya Janke and husband Bruce of Canton; Sandee Conley of Mexico; and Cynthia Gammon and husband Stacy of Andover; brothers Leon Irish and wife Pat of Auburn; and Joseph Irish and wife Lena of Georgia; grandchildren Matthew Prince and wife Audrey; Brianna Janke; Alyssa Janke; Stephanie Janke; Lacey Gammon; Lauren Gammon; and Lisa Gammon; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and a granddaughter, Dee Dee Palmer.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford, with Rev. Jane Rich officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Dorothy Dawn Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mill Road, Bethel, ME 04217, in her memory.

The family invites family and friends to sign the guest book and share memories online at www.meaderandson.com.

Nancy Conley